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Friendswood, TX vs Los Alamos, NM

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- The median age of a home in Friendswood is 51.5% younger than the median age of a home in Los Alamos.
 Friendswood, TXLos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Median Home Age33  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$476,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock62.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.111.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.6$11.0
 Homes Owned73.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock3.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented20.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Friendswood, TXLos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,030$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,320  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$610$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,680  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,040$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,860  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Friendswood, TXLos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Friendswood, TXLos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9995.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock10.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99925.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock22.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99915.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock18.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9994.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Friendswood, TXLos Alamos, NMUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock14.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200918.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock7.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198917.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.9%14.8%
 1960 to 196918.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock24.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.1%12.2%
Reviews for Friendswood    3 Reviews

I grew up here and this is a very safe but maybe considered boring place by some. There are a lot of fun thing close by that you can do. Challenger 7 park, Galveston,  More

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We lived in Friendswood, Texas for over 5 years. Our g-son graduated from high school in 2020 there and we are very pleased with the teacher to student ratio, the  More

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Growing up in Friendswood over the last 40+ years, the changes are apparent every where. My home is where there used to be rice fields and we watched planes crop dust.   More

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Reviews for Los Alamos    7 Reviews

I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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Over 7 years ago

This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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